​Migraine headache is a severe, disabling and recurring headache that commonly affects women. Migraine has a strong genetic predisposition, with approximately 70% of migraine patients having a first-degree relative with a history of migraine.

There are 2 types of migraine:

1. Migraine with aura, formerly called common migraines2.Migraine without aura, formerly called classic migraines

The exact mechanism behind the cause of migraine is uncertain. However, migraine has been found to have a variety of triggering factors such as:

Diet (caffeine, red wine, chocolate)

Stress

Hormonal fluctuations.

Bright light or loud noise

Heat

Insufficient or excessive sleep

Lack of exercise

Patients with migraine headache may experience:•Throbbing and intense headache, usually on one side of the head.• Headache episode can lasts from 4-72 hours.• Nausea and vomiting. •Sensitivity to light, sound or smell.•Visual symptoms such as aura, flashing lights. •Numbness to hands, feet or face• Exacerbation of headache with physical activities.

Chiropractic treatments have been well documented to manage migraine headache in a drug-free and effective manner. Treatments that are recommended by scientific guideline are spinal manipulation/mobilisation, trigger point therapy, relaxation advice and exercises to restore posture and functions of the spinal joints. On top of that, a 2011 study evaluating a collection of scientific trials concludes that massage therapy, physiotherapy, relaxation and chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy might be as equally effective as migraine medications such as propranolol and topiramate in the prophylactic management of migraine.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with migraine headache, please do not hesitate to come in for an examination at Spearwood Chiropractic. Call us on (08) 94183722 to make an appointment.

Spearwood Chiropractic strives to allow our patients to live a pain-free life by providing drug- free, effective and affordable care for joints and muscular issues for all ages.

Private health insurance rebates are available at Spearwood Chiropractic. The amount of coverage varies so please refer to your insurer for your level of rebate.

Located at 6, Barrington Street in Spearwood, Spearwood Chiropractic also services the surrounding suburbs of Coogee, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Beeliar, Success, Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Bibra Lake, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Munster and Yangebup. To book an appointment, call us now on (08) 94183722 or enquire further on www.spearwoodchiropractic.com.au